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YKU 989L

1972 MG Midget

Orange Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,971 mi
Last recorded4,971 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1972 MG Midget33,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKU 989L
MakeMG
ModelMidget
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 4,971 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 4,509 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 4,502 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 3,869 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 1,723 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 79 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 98,424 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 96,852 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 94,040 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 94,040 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 90,057 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 89,445 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 24 May 2008 89,118 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 88,311 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

How Reliable is the MG Midget?

Based on 84,419 MOT tests across 9,949 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
9,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,648
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,284
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,239
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,079
Stop lamp not working 2,058
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YKU 989L is a 1972 MG Midget in Orange with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 MG Midget models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 33,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Midget fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,648 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YKU 989L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Midget typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG Midget is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YKU 989L registered?

YKU 989L is a 1972 MG Midget, first registered on 2 November 1972.

Is YKU 989L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKU 989L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YKU 989L have outstanding finance?

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